All articles tagged with #deckbuilder
Kotaku's Indie-Penance Day curates a diverse batch of upcoming indie games—from roguelite action and deckbuilding to mystery-driven adventures—highlighting titles worth adding to Steam wishlists.
Rock Paper Shotgun’s May 5–8 PC release roundup highlights a mix of music-themed titles (Wax Heads, Dead as Disco), space dogfighting spin-offs (The Black) and curious strategy titles (Amberspire, Rainbow Legends, Plentiful, Mixtape), along with Arsonate’s forest-fire “deathgame,” Dread Neighbor, Wardrum, and the Buddhist spaceship puzzler U.V.S. Nirmana. The piece blends humor and philosophy while inviting readers to vote on their favorite sim genre and notes a few ongoing in-jokes about editors and colleagues.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors is out on Switch 1 & 2 as a turn-based, card-driven roguelite deckbuilder, priced at $9.99/£9.99 with a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version; Nintendo Life gave it 8/10.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors launches today on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, turning the arcade hit into a first‑person roguelite deckbuilder where you guide a Crawler through five floors using a deck of cards and energy, with ascending mana costs that fuel longer combos. You can unlock new Crawlers, relics, and arcana to expand future runs, making it a richer, more strategic evolution of Survivors that still scratches the same itch.
Vampire Crawlers reimagines Vampire Survivors as a deckbuilder on Switch, delivering mana-based card combos, evolutions, and a wealth of unlocks that encourage endless runs—though occasional bugs and some UI quirks hamper strategic planning at times.
Throne of Bone is a new deckbuilding roguelike autobattler game where players command legions of the damned, waging warfare against enemies in a skull-driven economy. The game features narrow choices, summoning minions with skulls, gathering relics and spells, and villainous activities between battles. The early access release is scheduled for April 8, with a free demo available on Steam.
Balatro for Nintendo Switch is a devilishly compelling roguelike deckbuilder game that revolves around the concept of poker, offering a satisfying and addictive gameplay loop with accessible mechanics. Players utilize classic poker hands to build up chips and beat target scores, with the addition of Joker, Tarot, Planet, and Spectral cards adding depth and strategy. The game's visuals strike a balance between style and function, and it offers multiple input methods for handheld play. Balatro is a clear frontrunner for Game of the Year and a must-play for both roguelike enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre.
Hellcard, a co-op roguelike deckbuilder, celebrates its 1.0 release on Steam with significant upgrades including a new class, the Tinkerer, and a reworked endless mode. The game features a unique positional combat system and co-op mode for up to three players, with battles reminiscent of Baldur’s Gate 3. To mark the release, Hellcard is on sale for 21% off until February 8, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of the genre.
Balatro, a poker-based roguelike deckbuilding game, has released a demo on Steam ahead of its full release on February 20th. The game features magic Joker and Tarot cards, blind conditions, and multiplier synergies, adding depth and excitement to traditional poker hands. With its engaging tutorial and charming presentation, Balatro offers a captivating and addictive gaming experience, making it a must-try for fans of roguelike deckbuilders.
Cobalt Core is a new roguelike deck-builder game that combines card battling with space battle tactics and a compelling plot. It offers a mix of luck, strategy, and addictive gameplay, with battles fitting neatly into a casual gaming schedule. The game features unique characters that add their own style to the deck, and it's designed to be a perfect fit for quick gaming sessions on platforms like Steam for Windows, Steam Deck, and Nintendo Switch. With its 16-bit-esque graphics, humor, and catchy soundtrack, Cobalt Core is praised for its engaging content and replayability, making it a recommended title for fans of the genre.
Gordian Quest is an engaging deckbuilding game with satisfying combat and a solid roguelite mode, but its Nintendo Switch port suffers from numerous UI issues, including small text and cumbersome menus. Equipping weapons and navigating menus can be frustrating and confusing, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience. While the game is still playable, it is recommended to consider playing it on a different platform.